Populus to Ben Lomond
Project Overview
As part of PacifiCorp's investment in new transmission facilities announced in 2007, our company is completing construction of a new double-circuit, 345-kilovolt transmission line from the new Populus substation near Downey, Idaho to the existing Ben Lomond substation in Box Elder County, Utah, a distance of approximately 90 miles. The Ben Lomond substation has been expanded on company-owned property to accommodate the new line.
Project Timeline
- Informational meetings – November 2007 - October 2008
- Permitting and obtaining rights of way – December 2007 - April 2009
- Construction – February 2009 - November 2010
- Estimated line in service for customers – November 2010
Additional Information About the Project
Details about this transmission section can be found in the Populus to Ben Lomond fact sheet (PDF), frequently asked questions (PDF) and newsletter (PDF) Photos of construction activity (image 1) also are available.
Maps can be found below:
Bannock County
Public Participation
Public input is an important part of any transmission line development process, and this project was no exception. During planning and construction, our company gathered input and updated interested parties through public open houses, individual meetings, project materials and mailings. To contact us about this project, please call 801-220-4221 or e-mail ConstructionProjects@pacificorp.com. Please be sure to include the project name - "Populus to Ben Lomond section" – in your inquiry.
(Updated October 5, 2010)